“Dynamic, dedicated, enthusiastic – a slave driver boss who instils complete loyalty from all colleagues, employers and employees – this is the way Jock Brown is regarded in Western Avenue Service Depot, London. After being with the Company for many years he apologises for his conversation which is monopolised by Triumph. In his own words he sleeps, eats and drinks Triumph”. These are the words of a reporter who interviewed Mr A. G. Brown, Triumph’s London Depot Manager, a few years ago. We make no apology for repeating them on the occasion of “Jock’s” retirement. Continue reading “Jock Brown – Western Avenue Service Depot, London Pt1”
Triumph Apprentice School
The Apprentice Training School was situated at Banner Lane. After Massey Ferguson acquired the factory in 1959 it was moved to Radford. Subsequently it moved to Tile Hill. Continue reading “Triumph Apprentice School”
Steve Young – Fireman Part 2
I recently asked my Dad about his time at Standard Triumph and he produced an amazing scrapbook full of photos and memories including many newspaper clippings. Continue reading “Steve Young – Fireman Part 2”
Gordon Wright – Tea Boy
It was back in the days when the BBC’s Home Service broadcast the popular programme Workers’ Playtime live from Britain’s factories that sailor Gordon Wright first spotted Joan Simpson in Coventry. Continue reading “Gordon Wright – Tea Boy”
David Mileham – Planning Engineer
Presentation to David Mileham, planning engineer, on the occasion of his marriage, March 1967. Continue reading “David Mileham – Planning Engineer”
Steve Young – Fireman Part 1
Firemen from over 50 brigades attended a winter training school to improve their skill in saving life and property. Continue reading “Steve Young – Fireman Part 1”